A Community Poem.
After Brenda Matthews’ Poem “Somebody Better Say Something”
BLK Girls Build Resistance is an intergenerational, community poem composed of conversations and lived experiences, in which every voice becomes a line, and every story shapes the poem. During a 5-week poetry workshop, I bring together seven Black girls to discuss community, identity, and how to overcome difficult emotions. I add poems from international adult poets (Discopoet Khari B., Deana Dean, Sharon Celeste, and K Love The Poet). I also add conversations and input from local community members and artists. This film is an open conversation about what it means to build and sustain a healthy community. It features music from revolutionary artists, including Goalden Chyld from the UNITY Movement, POETREE Chicago, and Alton Kiing. Filmed by Shaybilli Productions, BLK Girls Build is dedicated to the work and legacy of the late poet and educator, Brenda Matthews.
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